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Wednesday, 9 January 2013

This debate was held between
Kharizis and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on a
forum named “Islam for Humanity ”(http://www.facebook.com/groups/2213564932/?ref=ts&fref=ts)run by the
Kharizis. It commenced on 20th January, 2012 and continued for a few
days. Throughout the debate Kharizis went on digressing. They even lied that "The celebration of Mawlid
or his birthday is indeed an addition to what he ( Prophet PBUH) brought – as
all the scholars agree" . Finally having
kissed defeat in the debate, the extremists banned Md. Abul Kalam Azadfrom the forum but Alhamdulillah!Truth came out from their mouth and they admitted
the permissibility of Eid Miladunnabi, although very reluctantly. The entire
debate is provided below. As it’s a long debate, dear readers are entreated to
go through the debate patiently and carefully :

أن إبليس رن أربع رنات حين لعن وحين أهبط وحين
ولد رسول الله صلى الله

عليهوسلم وحين أنزلت الفاتحة

Translation:
Iblis cried loudly four times, first when Allah declared himas cursed, second
when he was thrown out, Third When Prophet (salallaho alaihi wasalam) was born
and fourth when Surah al-Fatiha was revealed

Muhammad Ali Rifai (Kharizi):Assalam-o-Alaikum. on Thursday, at 6:18 pm you posted the above
statement in this same group & never provided any proof for celebrating the
Eid Melaad ul Nabi PBUH. Do you feel that by re posting it again will prove its
authenticity? We are your muslim brothers, please show us its authenticity, so
we wouldn't miss this important Sunnah.

Muhammad Khan(Kharizi): Praise be to Allaah. There is nothing in the Qur’aan
to say that we should celebrate the Mawlid or birthday of the Prophet (peace
and blessings of Allaah be upon him). The Prophet himself (peace and blessings
of Allaah be upon him) did not do this or command anyone to do it, either
during his lifetime or after his death. Indeed, he told them not to exaggerate
about him as the Christians had exaggerated about Jesus (upon whom be peace).
He said: “Do not exaggerate about me as the Christians exaggerated about the
son of Maryam. I am only a slave, so say, ‘The slave of Allaah and His
Messenger.’” (Reported by al-Bukhaari). What has been reported is that the
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) made the day of his birth a
day of worship, which is different to celebration. He was asked about fasting
on Mondays, and he said: “That is the day on which I was born and the day on
which I was entrusted with the Mission or when I was first given Revelation.”
(Reported by Muslim, al-Nisaa’i and Abu Dawood).

Moreover, we know that the Sahaabah (may Allaah be pleased with them)
were the people who loved the Prophet most. Was it reported that Abu Bakr, who
was the closest of people to him and the one who loved him the most, celebrated
the birthday of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)? Was it
reported that ‘Umar, who ruled for twelve years, or ‘Uthmaan, did this? Was it
reported that ‘Ali, his relative and foster son, did this? Was it reported that
any of the Sahaabah did this? No, by Allaah! Is it because they were not aware
of its importance, or did they not truly love the Prophet (peace and blessings
of Allaah be upon him)? No one would say such a thing except one who has gone
astray and is leading others astray.

Did any of the imaams –
Abu Haneefah, Maalik, al-Shaafi’i, Ahmad, al-Hasan al-Basri, Ibn Seereen – do
this or command others to do it or say that it was good? By Allaah, no! It was
not even mentioned during the first and best three centuries. The Prophet
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said in a saheeh hadeeth: “The best
of mankind are my generation (or my century), then those who come after them,
then those who come after them. Then there will come a people who will not care
if their testimony comes before their oath or vice versa (i.e., they will not
take such matter seriously).” (Reported by al-Bukhaari, Muslim and
al-Tirmidhi). The celebration of the Prophet’s birthday appeared many centuries
later, when many of the features of true religion had vanished and bid’ah had
become widespread.

Thus this celebration became
a sign of one’s love for the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon
him)? But can it be possible that the Sahaabah, the imaams and the people of
the best three centuries were unaware of it, and it was only those who came
later who were aware of its importance?! What the Qur’aan tells us is that love
of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) is demonstrated by
following the guidance he brought. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Say (O Muhammad): ‘If you (really) love Allaah, then follow me, Allah will
love you and forgive you your sins. And Allaah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
Say: ‘Obey Allaah and the Messenger.’
But if they turn away, then Allaah does not like the disbelievers.” [Aal
‘Imraan 3:31-32]

The first aayah explains
that love is just a claim, but the proof of sincerity is following what the
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) brought. The second aayah
reaffirms the importance and necessity of obeying Allaah and His Messenger.
Hence Allaah ended the aayah with a very stern warning in which those who
refuse to obey are described as kaafirs, and Allah does not love the
disbelievers. We ask Allaah to keep us safe from that. The Prophet (peace and
blessings of Allaah be upon him) told us of the danger of not obeying him, and
the danger of adding to what he brought. The celebration of Mawlid or his
birthday is indeed an addition to what he brought – as all the scholars agree.
He said: “The best of speech is the Book of Allaah, and the best of guidance is
the guidance of Muhammad. The most evil of things are those which are
newly-invented (in religion), and every innovation is a going astray.”
(Reported by Muslim and al-Nisaa’i).

We ask Allaah to protect us from bid’ah and to bless us by helping us to
follow. Allaah knows best. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad.

Asad Hussain Ali:Salafi is the
biggrest laanth group!!!! Thank Allah so much I never got involved with them!!!
thy are looney toons who het jealouse of our beloved habib!!!!!!!!!

Yesterday
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Sajed Munir (Kharizi): DID OUR BELOVED
PROPHET MUHAMMAD AND HIS COMPANIONS CELEBRATE THE PAGAN CULTURE OF BIRTHDAYS
(THE ANSWER IS NO))

Yesterday
at 2:15pm · Like ·3

Sajed Munir (Kharizi): This day, I have
perfected your religion for you, completed My Favour upon you, and have chosen
for you Islam as your way of life. QURAN SURAH MAIDAH VERSE 3

Yesterday
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Awais Mukhtar:
These people are burning and bombing emabssing in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Muslims standing or passing outside are killed no one else. These people were
involved in killing of thousand of Muslims on the name of religion for no good
reason.Where do you fit verse of
Quran?Killing of an innocent is as if
killng of all humanity.

Yesterday
at 4:08pm · Like ·2

Shakil Ahmed (Kharizi):Lets not start something which is not done by Prophet
Mohammad SAW and his companions , best way to prove our love is follow them.

Yesterday
at 4:09pm · Like ·2

Imran Shaikh : May Allah guide us
on the right path.....Ameen

Yesterday
at 4:20pm · Like ·1

Shakil Ahmed(Kharizi): Muslim bros and sis , Lets not fight
among each other but refrain from doing something that is not mandatory coz we
may cross the limit as Christians did in the love for Prophet Jesus Pbuh , I
pray for all who are doing their bit for Islam,wherever they are and at
whatever capacity they are, may ALLAH give us the strength to pass these tests,
Prophet said that MERI UMMAH KABHI ZALALAT PE IKATHHA NAHI HONGE( My Ummah will
never be united on ZALALAT)

Yesterday
at 4:30pm · Like

Muhammad Ubaydullah Ali: This is the brand
new group of unity. For those of us whom want to Stop converting to false
Christianity globally. join with this group. All are welcome to this group. And
please share this group Link every Muslim group &
wall.........https://www.facebook.com/​groups/islamvschristianity/

Yesterday
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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad ( Sunni):Salafi Brothers ! Look at my post
carefully. I challenged and am still challenging those who call Miadunnabi
Shirk and Bidah. The standpoint of Ahle Sunnat Wa Zama't is very clear-cut.
According to Ahle Sunnah Wa zama't, observing Miladunnabi is commendable act.
It's neither Fard nor Wazib. None calls it mandatory. But if somebody calls it
Shirk or Bidah, it's extremism, fitna and grave sin. There is consensus among
Muslim Ummah aabout Miladunnabi being commendable. None but a Kharizi call it
Shirk or Bidah. Please brothers, don't spread fitna among the Muslims by just
saying shirk or bbidah like a nincompoop. Yes, if you have the ability to prove
it shirk or bidah, you are most welcome. So far, you have presented four
logics:

1. Celebrating Birthday is pagan
Culture ( Sajed Munir).

2. This day, I have perfected your religion
for you, completed My Favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your
way of life. QURAN SURAH MAIDAH VERSE 3 ( Sajed Munir).

3. Sahabas and Imams did not do it.
(Muhammad Khan )

4. The celebration of Mawlid or his
birthday is indeed an addition to what he brought – as all the scholars
agree.(Muhammad Khan ).

I expect more logics from you and InshaAllah,
I'll crush all of your arguments one by one. But
brothers , Don't Lie ! you say ( Mohammad Khan ) that, to quote : "The celebration of
Mawlid or his birthday is indeed aan addition to what he brought – as all the
scholars agree". Brother! If you are true to your words, please provide
reference. You say, " all the scholars agree" that ""The
celebration of Mawlid or his birthday is indeed an addition to what he brought
". Please name the Scholars and provide their viewpoints with exact
reference. Remember brother !The Prophet also said, "The Believer is
created familiarized with everything except treachery and lying.” (Ahmad and
Al-Baihaqi)

Yesterday
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Shakil Ahmed(Kharizi):Ithink there is no point argueing
on the said subject coz now Maulana Azad agreed on one aspect is its neither
Farz nor Wajib , and thats my point , whoever does it its his faith and way of
doing it , to me its equally important to be on the safer side than being
driven into something which may prove to be unfortunate on the day of
Judgement. Crushing all the arguments sound little sad to me dear Maulana.

Yesterday
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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad ( Sunni):Kharizi extremism is the biggest
threat for Muslim Ummah today. If you don't celebrate Miladunnabi, it's your
personal matter. But if you impose the fatwa of Shirk and Bidah, it's fitna. And Why are adopting help of lies to defend your stand?I repeat. Mohammad Khan says : "The
celebration of Mawlid or his birthday is indeed an addition to what he brought
– as all the scholars agree". Why are you lying??????? You have to clarify
it. If it's not lie , provide evidence with authentic reference and if it's
lie, make tawba and return to the mainstream Islam. Shakil Ahmed says, " to me its equally
important to be on the safer side ". How can you understand your's is the
safer side? ??? Almost all the scholars of Muslim Ummah have deemed it
permissible and commendable but you consider their stand as "something
which may prove to be unfortunate on the day of Judgement." !!!! Brother!
Allah Almighty has ordered us : اِهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِیْمَۙ۝۵صِرَاطَ الَّذِیْنَ اَنْعَمْتَ عَلَیْهِمْ١ۙ۬ۦ Guide us in the
straight pathThe path of those whom You have favoured{ Al Quran 1:5-6} . By the way, I demand evidence that "The celebration of
Mawlid or his birthday is indeed an addition to what he ( Prophet PBUH) brought
– as all the scholars agree". Allah says, "O you who
believe! keep your duty to Allah and speak straight, true words." (Holy
Quran 33:70) .

Yesterday
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Shakil Ahmed(Kharizi):I think you are taking it little personal , I am not an scholar to make
my judgement on that but its true that Iman-bir-rasool
is not enough to get you through on the day of judgement , iman-bil-Akhirat is
the most important thing to keep you alert coz then you realize that
you are accountable to ALLAH for all the deeds but to do that the safest way is
to follow Rasulullah Pbuh, I didn't object but I still maintain my stand on
going safe. May ALLAH guide us Moulana .

Yesterday
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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad ( Sunni):So
far I have been demanding proof from Salafis on their lies that "The
celebration of Mawlid or his birthday is indeed aan addition to what he (
Prophet PBUH) brought – as all the scholars agree"!!!!!! InshaAllah I'll start refuting
Kharizi logics of Miladunnabi celebration being Shirk and Bidah after having an
answer on this bold claim.

Salafi
Brothers! If you are truthful, furnish evidence with reference-----which
"all scholars agreed that "The celebration of Mawlid or his birthday
is indeed aan addition to what he brought "!!!!!!!! If you are unable to
respond, You may bring any of your scholar too in this debate. I
don't have any ill-feeling against you. I only wish to decrease the gap between
the Ahlus Sunnah and other groups throgh discourse. Imposing fatwa of Shirk and
Bidah on Muslim Ummah on the part of Kharizi element have told upon heavily on
Muslim Ummah.

Yesterday
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Shakil Ahmed(Kharizi):Maulana I don't know whom do you call salaafi, all I know is I am sunni
muslim and thats it , I oppose Tableeghi Jamaat for no coming strongly on
Amrbil maroof and nahi anilmunkar and not following BAIT system , same goes to
Bareilwi for not coming out strongly against mischievous things done on all
Dargah and I can understand you too wont touch these subjects either , people
just try to promote their MASLAK rather than MAZHAB which is very sad in may
ways .

Yesterday
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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad ( Sunni):Who are Salafis and who are Zakiris,
everybody is aware. This is not our point. Don't digress. Talk to the point.

So far I have been demanding proof from you on your lies
that "The celebration of Mawlid or his birthday is indeed an addition to
what he ( Prophet PBUH) brought – as all the scholars agree"!!!!!!
InshaAllah I'll start refuting Kharizi logics of Miladunnabi celebration being
Shirk and Bidah after having an answer on this bold claim. Salafi Brothers! If you are
truthful, furnish evidence with reference-----which "all scholars agreed
that "The celebration of Mawlid or his birthday is indeed aan addition to
what he brought "!!!!!!!! If you are unable to respond, You may
bring any of your scholar too in this debate

Yesterday
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Shakil Ahmed(Kharizi):well why are you so much
interested in what others follow better you watch out for your own Aqeeda coz
you will be questioned individually on the day of judgement its like being
imposing yr Maslak on others.

You say, you are Sunni and not Salafi. If it's true, just
follow the aqidah of Sunni Scholars and Imams. Take any Sunni Scholar of
History, it's adequate for you. What kind of Sunni are you? Your Sunni Scholars
say, Miladunnabi is commendable and you say, "something which may prove to
be unfortunate on the day of Judgement." !!!! If you are a true Sunni, you
should follow Sunni Scholars. If you are a fake Sunni, only I pray for
you that you become a true one.

By the way, no more digression. Talk to the
point..So far I have been
demanding proof from you on your lies that "The celebration of Mawlid or
his birthday is indeed aan addition to what he ( Prophet PBUH) brought – as all
the scholars agree"!!!!!! InshaAllah I'll start refuting Kharizi
logics of Miladunnabi celebration being Shirk and Bidah after having an answer
on this bold claim. Salafi
Brothers! If you are truthful, furnish evidence with reference-----which
"all scholars agreed that "The celebration of Mawlid or his birthday
is indeed aan addition to what he brought "!!!!!!!! If you are
unable to respond, You may bring any of your scholar too in this debate .

Yesterday
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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad ( Sunni):Hello Salafi Brothers ! .So far I have been demanding proof from you on your lies that
"The celebration of Mawlid or his birthday is indeed aan addition to what
he ( Prophet PBUH) brought – as all the scholars agree"!!!!!! Why are you
keeping mum ? InshaAllah I'll start refuting Kharizi logics of
Miladunnabi celebration being Shirk and Bidah after having an answer on this
bold claim. Salafi Brothers! If you are truthful,
furnish evidence with reference-----which "all scholars agreed that
"The celebration of Mawlid or his birthday is indeed aan addition to what
he brought "!!!!!!!! If you are unable to respond, You may bring
any of your scholar too in this debate .

Shakil Ahmed(Kharizi): Maulana you said you are following
the scholars ,can you tell who don't follow the scholars all religion , do you
think every one of them on hidayat no,plus you agreed that its neither farz nor
wajib to celebrate then why this hue and cry , I never said its bidat or shirk,
I am not a scholar make judgement on that , if you go through the lecture by Dr
Israr Ahmed , he disagrees with it in totality.

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad ( Sunni):One
thing you fail to comprehend, my dear! Hue and cry is only over kharizi
Extremist Fatwabazi of shirk and bidah on Miladunnabi. It is the cause of
fitna. However, I appreciate your stand that "
I never said it's bidat or shirk".But,
we should not overlook extremism. Look how lie is being spread to spread fitna.
I demand evidence.I have been repeatedly demanding it. If you are a true Muslim
you too should voice protest against lie because Allah Almighty says, "
"O you who believe! keep your duty to Allah and speak straight, true
words." (Holy Quran 33:70) So far I have been demanding proof from you on
your lies that "The celebration of Mawlid or his birthday is indeed aan
addition to what he ( Prophet PBUH)brought – as all the scholars
agree"!!!!!! Why are you keeping mum ?InshaAllah
I'll start refuting Kharizi logics of Miladunnabi celebration being Shirk and
Bidah after having an answer on this bold claim. Salafi Brothers! If you are
truthful, furnish evidence with reference-----which "all scholars agreed
that "The celebration of Mawlid or his birthday is indeed aan addition to
what he brought "!!!!!!!! If you are unable to respond, You may bring any
of your scholar too in this debate .

23 hours
ago · Like ·1

Shakil Ahmed(Kharizi):I am not convinced your post says something
that is uncalled for we always say darood and salam to our prophet pbuh but
rejoicing openly and not being true from inside means something else Maulana ,
you give proof that prophet pbuh himself celebrated and asked everyone to do
so, I will go ahead , I doubt if you really understand the meaning of BIDAH
.Look if this is to be celebrated like any Eid then why this is not celebrated
in Madina , do you hv any thing to prove , i will accept, you don't seem to
value those who wants to follow authentic Islam.

23 hours
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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad ( Sunni):Digression! Digression! Digression! InshaAllah,
I'll entertain your questions and crush all the logics against Miladunnabi.
But, at first, you should confess that "all scholars agreed" that
"The celebration of Mawlid or his birthday is indeed aan addition to what
he brought " is a white lie. At first, confess it. Come on, be bold to
admit truth. You are morally so bankrupt that you cannot condemn lie?The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said,

" Beware of telling lies, for lying leads
to immorality and immorality leads to Hellfire. A man will keep telling lies
and striving to tell lies until he is recorded with Allah as a liar.” (Muslim).

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Abdul Karimulla Shariff‎: Maulana
Abul Kalam Azad Brother I do celebrate Miladun Nabi (Peace be upon him) Last
time I shared the information what I have, instead of beating behind the bush
why don't you share the information?

23 hours
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Shakil Ahmed(Kharizi):I think you need to refer once again don't
be proud Ye ALLAH ki chadar hai and no else , You are posting things on Dr
Zakir and can you prove even Dr Zakir said any one to celebrate ,why pretend to
be perfect Maulana.

23 hours
ago · Like

Abdul Karimulla Shariff : In Dr. Zakir's opinion you can celebrate your birthday
not for scholars

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Shakil Ahmed(Kharizi): why dig so deep into it , I said
before I am not against it but if it was celebrated by Prphet pbuh himself and
said every one else to do so , why not dear bro Abdul Karimulla Shariff , lets
not complicate it we can love prophet pbuh without this , I can guarantee you
every scholar is not united on this , lets follow what is Farz and Sunnah.

23 hours
ago · Like

Muhammad Ali Rifai ‎(Kharizi): Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: Why are you asking others to
provide logic, the burden of proof lies with you as you have claimed that this
act is permissible in islam, i asked you before but you never answered it (8:16
pm, Tuesday) that is there a "single" proof from Sunnah, Sahaba's
conduct, Imam's conduct??? In the life of Hazrat Muhammad PBUH, 12 rabi ul awal
came 23 times, In Hazrat Abu Bakar's RA life, it came 2 times, in Hazrat Umar's
RA life, 11 times, in Hazrat Usman's life, 12 times, in Hazrat Ali RA life it
came 5 times, In all 4 imam's lives, it came more than 50 times, either
(Naoozbillah) they misunderstood it or you are special & have a better
understanding of this matter than them. You in your post are directly targeting
Hazrat Muhammad PBUH himself, Sahaba RA, Imam's RA by stating that "Only
Shaytan and his followers do not rejoice at the Birth of The Holy Prophet
Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam". For Allah's sake think before stating
something like that. I am nobody, you can abuse me as much as you like but plz
spare them. This is the real problem with inventing something new that you can
never authenticate its existence or origin from Quran, Sunnah, & Sahaba.
while proving it right you are actually implying that you have better understanding
than them. About Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal jamaat, is their stand point is more
important to you than Quran, Sunnah, Sahaba, & Imam??? if your answer is
yes than i believe i've nothing to say from this point onward.

19 hours
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Muhammad Ali Rifai (Kharizi): Ibn Mas'ood reported that Allaah's
Messenger said, "I will lead you to the pond (in paradise), and some men
will tremble and fall away from me. I will call out, 'O Lord, they are my
followers!' So it will be said, 'You do not know what they invented after your
passing.' Collected by al-Bukhaaree (English trans. 8/378-9/578), and Muslim
(English trans. 4/1238/5690). Some would say that we are doing a good deed
i.e., reading Darood, Naats, quoting Hadith, Nafal prayers, etc. Tell me this,
Ramadan only comes once in an year, can we start celebrating ramadan twice in
an year? it would be nice to perform all the good deeds which we do in ramadan
twice in an year because we'll have more swaab & blessings from Allah? your
answer will be no. same is the case with starting praying Juma twice a week. We
can't make something new a part of Deen unless its permissible by Quran,
Sunnah, & Shabas RA. This is the criteria told to us by islam, we are not
allowed to follow any person or jamaat (Ahl-e-Sunnat wal jamat, deoband, etc).

19 hours
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Mohammed Saleem (Kharizi): The love of the Prophet is not reflected by the
celebration on his birthday, but by obeying him, believing in his teachings,
keeping away from what he prohibited and by worshipping Allah in the way he
prescribed for us.In fact we send peace and blessing upon our beloved prophet
(pbuh) every day and strive to follow the sunnah and should always keep our
beloved in our hearts.

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Shakil Ahmed (Kharizi): jazakALLAH Mohammed saleem bro , well said

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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad ( Sunni):Salafi Brothers ! One point is eye-opening. You have failed miserably to prove
your claim that “"all scholars agreed that "The celebration of Mawlid
or his birthday is indeed an addition to what he ( Prophet PBUH) brought
"!!!!!!!! ( written by Muhammad Khan on 21.01.12 at 4.15 a.m. in this
discussion). It’s a white lieand
Salafis confuse and mislead simple-minded Muslims by these sort of lies. I
request all truth-seeking Muslim brothers to take notice of it and ponder a bit
whether a pious Muslim can use lies to establish his standpoint or not. If not
, and certainly not, please desert the standpoint of liars. The Holy Prophet
Sallallahu Alaihi Wa sallam said, " Beware of telling lies, for lying
leads to immorality and immorality leads to Hellfire. A man will keep telling
lies and striving to tell lies until he is recorded with Allah as a liar.”
(Muslim).

As per my promise,
I am presenting below the evidences in support of Miladunnabi and appeal to the
truth-seeking Muslim brothers to make positive response. O Allah, help me in my
writing to establish truth!

Praise be to Allah, Lord of
all the worlds, and Peace and Blessings upon His Prophet and Messenger
Muhammad, his family and all his companions. We are living in a time when the
enemies of Islam are destroying the unity of Umma by taking great pains to find
anything that their scholars might consider doubtful as an excuse to deride and
denigrate the faith of Muslims, calling them names like: mushrik, kafir,
mubtadi`. And they have nothing better to do than to change what Muslim
scholars have accepted as correct for centuries after centuries, and to call it
bid`a, shirk, and kufr!

To celebrate the Prophet's birthday is to celebrate Islam, because the
Prophet is the symbol of Islam. it is important that one understands what the
Mawlid actually is. celebrating the Mawlid simply means to thank Allah for sending
his most beloved to this world. Mawlid gatherings are an effective and
efficient means for the purpose of calling people to Islam and educate
children, that these meetings give a golden opportunity that must not be lost,
for every scholar and da`i to teach and remind the Nation of the Prophet of his
good character, his way of worshipping, and his way of treating people.

Salafi Brothers ! You say that Miladunnabi
celebration is haram because The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wa sallam, His
Sahabas and the great Imams did not celebrate it. Alhamduillah, Miladunnabi
celebration has its origin in The Holy Quran and The holy Hadith. But let me
affirm that If the Salafi extremist yardstick is adopted , almost everything of
the present Islamic environment is bound to be proved Bidah, Shirk and Haram.
Even Salafi themselves and their Imams will be proved Bidati and Mushrik.

The usul of
Shariah is that the illegality of an item can only be ascertained from
revelation and not from ones own desires. Everything is mubah unless it
contradicts Quran and Hadith. In shari`a, nothing is declared haram except if the
scholars are unanimous that the Qur'an and sunna declare it so, whether
explicitly or allusively. 'Ibn
Abbaas narrates that in the Jahiliyya people used to eat certain things but
refrain from other things because they considered them bad, so Allah sent His
messenger and revealed the Qur'an to His Prophet. He made halal what was halal
and made haram what was haram. Thus, whatever He has made halal is halal and
whatever He made haram is haram and that upon which he remained silent is
exempt. He then recited the verse, "Say, I find no food items unlawful
except the carcass, flowing blood, swine and that animal which has been slaughtered
with the name of anyone other than Allah.” [ Ref: 2nd volume of Abu Dawud
Sharif, page 183]. Opponent of Ahle Sunnah Scholar Ahmad Hasan Sahib
Dehlvi writes on page 201 , "All the narrators of this hadith are Thiqa.
Muhaddith ibn Mardwiya and Imam Haakim have also quoted this hadith. Imam
Haakim ranks this hadith as Sahih." Salafi
scholar Shams-ul Haq Azeemabaadi writes, "In this hadith is a warning, the
illegality of an item can only be ascertained from revelation and not from ones
own desires. This hadith is also proof that everything in its reality is
permissible." (Aon ul Mabood Sharh Abu Dawud vol3 p417).

Most
noted Indian Salafi Scholar Nawa Siddique hasan khan Bhupali also admits that “
Bidah is that action by which a Sunnah is annulled. The bdah which does not
lead to deletion of a Sunnah is not a Bidah, in reality it is Mubah.” [Ref:
Hidayatul Mehdi Page 117.] Imam Shafie writes: ““Innovated matters in religion
are of two kinds: 1) Whatever is innovated and is contradicts the Book, or the
Sunnah, or a narration, or Ijma‘ (consensus) – then this is an innovation of
misguidance. 2) Whatever is innovated of good and that does not contradict any
of these – then this is a novelty which is not blameworthy.” [ Ref: Narrated
from al-Rabî` by al-Bayhaqî in his Madkhal and Manâqib al-Shâfi`î
(1:469) with a sound chain as stated by Ibn Taymiyya in his Dâr' Ta`ârud.
al-`Aql wa al-Naql (p. 171)] Imam Abu Hanifa (Rah) , Founder of Hanafi Madhab
and a Tabe'e says that “ …..its a proof from people of knowledge that Whoever
invents a Bad action in Islam he will get sin for himself and whoever follows
him, And whoever invents a Good Biddat in islam he will get Reward for himself
and all who follow him in that practice .” [ Imam Ibn e Hajar Asqalani (Rah) in
Zubda-tul-Fakr ]. Imam Ibn e Hajar Asqalani(rah),
Most favourite hadith Scholar of Mr. Zakir Naik, said: “The root meaning of
innovation is what is produced without precedent. It is applied in the law in
opposition to the Sunna and is therefore blameworthy. Strictly speaking, if it
is part of what is classified as commendable by the law then it is a good
innovation (hasana), while if it is part of what is classified as blameworthy
by the law then it is blameworthy (mustaqbaha , otherwise it falls in the
category of what is permitted indifferently (mubâh). It can be divided into the
known five categories.” [Reference ►Ibn Hajar, Fath. al-Bârî (1959 ed. 5:156-157=1989
ed. 4:318].

So Salafi Brothers! Great Imams never prohibited new good works. They approved
it. Imam Al-Hafiz Al-Nawawi said in Vol.6, p.21 in his "Commentary on
Sahih Al-Bukhari": What the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) meant
when he said "EVERY" or "ALL" innovations, is that it is
general but restricted, i.e. that most innovations are "EVIL" but not
"ALL".In "Tahdhib Al-Asma wal
Lugat" Bid'ah is explained as follows: "Bid'ah in Shari'ah is the
invention of that which was not there in the period of the Messenger of Allah
(sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), and it is divided into two categories HASANAH
(or good) and QABIHAH (or evil)". Not everything which the Prophet
(sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) did not do or his Companions would ultimately
make things "HARAM". Since the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)
himself said: Jarir bin Abdullah reported: Allah's
Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: He who introduced some good practice in
Islam which was followed after him (by people) he would be assured of reward
like one who followed it, without their rewards being diminished in any
respect. And he who introduced some evil practice in Islam which had been
followed subsequently (by others), he would be required to bear the burden like
that of one who followed this (evil practice) without their's being diminished
in any respect. [Sunan Tirmidhi Volume 005, Hadith Number 2675]

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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad ( Sunni): Salafi Brothers ! Let me make it
clear that though the present form of Miladunnabi celebration was not recorded
in first three centuries, it has definitely its origin in The Holy Quran and
The Holy Hadith. What happens in Miladunnabi celebration ? Miladunnabi
celebration contains rejoicing the birth of The Holy Prophet and doing nafal
worships. Alhamdulillah Origins of both are present
conspicuously in Quran and Hadith.

Evidence No 1.---The Prophet emphasized the day of his
birth and thanked Allah for the big favor of bringing him to life by fasting on
that day as is mentioned in the hadith of Abu Qatada. Abu Qatada Ansari (Allah be pleased with him) reported that
Allah's Massenger (may peace be upon him) was asked about fasting on Monday,
whereupon he said: It is (the day) when I was born and revelation was sent down
to me.[ Book 006, Number 2606 (Sahih Muslim].This Hadith is also reported in by Imam Bahayqi in his “Sunnan ul
Kubra” (vol. 4, pg. 300 Hadith no 8182, 8259), in the “Sunan” of Imam Nisai and
the “Musnad” of Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal.It is clear from this Hadith that the
Holy Prophet (saw) was very happy about the day of his birth and so fasted out
of gratitude. Fasting is a form of worship, so one can
celebrate this day by any form of ibada. One can fast or hold gatherings or
provide food to the poor, all being acts of worship. This means that the
Prophet was expressing his happiness for that day by fasting, which is a kind
of worship. Since the Prophet emphasized that day by fasting, worship in any
form to emphasize that day is also acceptable. Even if we change the form, the
essence is kept. Therefore, fasting, giving food to the poor, coming together
to praise the Prophet, or coming together to remember his good manners and good
behavior, all of this is considered a way of emphasizing that day.

Evidence No. 2.-- Narrated
'Ursa; Thuwaiba was the freed slave girl of Abu Lahb whom he had manumitted,
and then she suckled the Prophet. When Abu Lahb died, one of his relatives saw
him in a dream in a very bad state and asked him, "What have you
encountered?" Abu Lahb said, "I have not found any rest since I left
you, except that I have been given water to drink in this (the space between
his thumb and other fingers) and that is because of my manumitting
Thuwaiba." [Volume 7, Book 62, Number 38: (Sahih Bukhari)] . Abu
Lahab freed Thuwaiba on joy at birth of Prophet ows happiness at his sallAllahu
'alaihi wasallam birth." [Mukhtasar Sirat al-Rasul, p. 13] Mufti Rahid Ahmed Ludhiyanvi writes : "When the
punishment was reduced for a Kafir like Abu Lahab for showing happiness at the
birth of the Prophet sallAllahu 'alaihi wasallam, then why will a Muslim not
gain elevated ranks if he spends what he can in his love for the Prophet
sallAllahu 'alaihi wasallam". [al-Hasan al Nawqi, 1:347] .

Evidence No. 3: Ibn Abbas “Allah be pleased with him” reported:
The Prophet “Allah’s blessing and peace be upon him” came to Madina and saw the
Jews fasting on the tenth day of Muharram. They were asked about that. They
replied: “This is the day, on which Allah made Moses and the children of Israel
emerge victorious over Pharoah. So, we fast on it “OUT OF GLORIFICATION TO IT”.
The Prophet “Allah’s blessing and peace be upin him” said: “We have more claim
over Moses than you.” So, he ordered Muslims to fast on it. [ Ref: Sahih
Muslim, Volume 2, Page No. 147, Hadith No. 1130 (Dar ul Kutab al ILmiyyah)] If Jews glorify their days to
venerate Musa (a.s) then we Muslims have more right to venerate and rejoice on
day when Prophet (saw) was born, this is an accepted analogy as Ulama have
derived this specific ruling from the hadith, which shall be mentioned in the
last section with detail.

Proof No.4 : Hadrat Anas bin Malik (ra)
narrates that Prophet (saw) while mentioning his journey of Miraaj said: Jibril
(a.s) asked me to get off from Baraak at Bethlehem and told me to say the
prayer there, after which he said: Do you know where you have prayed (O
Messenger of Allah)? You prayed at Bethlehem where Isa (a.s) was born. [Sunnan
an Nasai’I, Volume 1, Page No. 450, Hadith No. 450] So the Mawlid, the places where
Prophets(A.S) are born are amongst Sha’ir (sings to be venerated) of Allah. So
here Allah himself says to Rejoice and be happy on such a day , As its Sunnah
of friends of Shatan [devil] to cry on such a day.

Proof No.5:Quran states: Say: "In the bounty of
God. And in His Mercy, in that "LET THEM REJOICE" : that is better than the (wealth)
they hoard (10:58) .Some might think with their wildest of imaginations that birth
and sending of Prophet (salallaho alaihi wasalam) is not a mercy, some even
falsely limit the Mercies of Allah by saying mercy mentioned here does not
refer to Prophet Muhammad (salallaho alaihi wasalam) thus we should not
rejoice, for best answers we have to understand through Tafsir from Quran
itself . Quran states at another place: We have not sent you but as a “Mercy to
the worlds” (21:107) Hence without any shadow of doubt arrival of Prophet (saw)
is mercy not only upon us but all worlds and creations of Allah and thus we
should rejoice as told in 10:58. Imam Ibn Jawzi (rah) explains 10:58 in his
Tafsir: Translation: Dhahak narrated from Ibn Abbas (ra) that Bounty means
Knowledge (i.e of Quran and Tawhid)whereas Mercy means Muhammad (Salallaho alaihi
wasalam) [Ibn Jawzi Z'ad al Maseer fi Ilm at Tafsir, 4:40] Imam Abu Hayyan al
Andalusi (Rahimuhullah) also says: Translation: Bounty refers to Knowledge
whereas Mercy refers to Muhammad (salallaho alaihi wasalam)[Tafsir Al-Bahr al
Muheet, 5:171] Imam Jalal uddin Suyuti (Rahimuhullah) says : Abu Sheikh (rah)
narrated from Ibn Abbas (RA) That Bounty of Allah means Knowledge, whereas
Mercy means Muhammad (Salallaho alaihi wasalam)Allah Ta'ala said: We have sent
thee not but as Mercy to Worlds (Al Anbiya: 107) [As-Suyuti in Dur al Manthur
4:330] Allama Aloosi (rah) explains that even Fadhl (i.e. bounty) refers to
Prophet Muhammad (salallaho alaihi wassalam): Narrated by Al Khatib (rah) and
Ibn Asakir (rah) that Bountry refers to An-Nabi (Alaih Salatu Wassalam)[Al-Alusi
in Ruh al Ma’ani 11:141]

Proof No. 6: Quran states regarding
Yahya (a.s): “So Peace on him the day he was born, the day that he dies, and
the day that he will be raised up to life (again)!” (19:15) So the days when Anbiya are born are
days of Salam in sight of Allah.”

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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad ( Sunni):And who says , Sahabas did not rejoice and discuss the birth of The Holy
Prophet ??????? ..

1. After relating Abu Lahab’s
relief on setting Thuwaibha free, Hazrat Maulana Shah Abdul Haq Dehlvi in his
famous book Madarijun Nabuwwat says:"This event provides a clear
proof to those who celebrate Meelaad Shareef by rejoicing and alms giving on
the night of the birth of the holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam),
People of Makkah gather on 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal to is it the house in which the
Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) only because he was his nephew, he has
been receiving, in spite of this being an idolater, the benefits of thus
rejoicing in his grave every Monday, then how much more blessing will fall to
the lot of him who acknowledges the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) as
the beloved of ALLAH and His true Prophet, and celebrates Meelaad Shareef
repeatedly.”

2. Due to the rejoicing he made at the birth of the
holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) imam qastalaani says:

"How would anyone of the Ummah the holy
Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) fare, who is a Muslim and is steadfast in
his belief in the unity of Allah and rejoices at his (Sallallahu Alaihi wa
Sallam) birth and who spends whatever he can afford for the love of him
(Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam)? I swear by my life, that Allah, out of His
Grace, will not reward such a person but by entering him into the Gardens of
Bliss.” (Mawaahib-dunniyah by Imam Qastalani, Vol1, Page 27, Published in
Egypt)

3. Imaam Qastalaani says: "May ALLAH bless a person who
celebrates ‘Eid’ on the nights of the blessed month of the holy birth of the
Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam), so that it hurts them the most who have
a serious disease in their hearts and who suffer from an incurable ailment on
account of the blessed birth".,. (Mawaahib-dunniyah by Imam Qastalani,
Vol1, Page 27, Published in Egypt)

4. Imaam Qastalaani further saysthat How blessed is the month in
which the Prophet of ALLAH (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) was born! How very
superior and sacred! How very respected the nights (of the month) as though
they are pearls shining bright throughout the ages! How full of light and pure
the face of the one born! How blessed the Being (ALLAH) who made the birth of
the holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) a springtime for the hearts and
his (Sallal Laahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) face a manifestation of splendor!., ,

Yaqoolu Lanaa-Lisaanul Haali Minhu. The tongue
of the Prophet of ALLAH (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) Speaks the truth. And the
thing is that the voice of truth appears to be sweet to the listener

Fawajhi Waz-Zamaanu Wa sharu Wad'ee. My face and my age and the month of my birth
is springtime in the month of Rabee-ul-Awwal.

Rabee'un Fi Rabee 'in Fi Rabee'ee . He (Sallal
Laahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) has likened his blessed face to springtime in respect
of blessed beauty and splendor and that his face blossomed in springtime in the
month of Rabee-ul-Awwal.

"And whosoever rejoices at the birth of
our beloved Mustafa (Sallal Laahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam), this rejoicing by him
will turn the Fire away, and whosoever spends even a dirham on the occasion of
the Meelaad of the Prophet of ALLAH (Sallal Laahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) he
(Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) will intercede on his behalf and his intercession
will be accepted" (Meelad-ul-Uroos, Page 9)

7. And,
Ibne Jauzi has also written:"O Meelaad of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam)!
You are mightily praised, and the praise is such that it is the loftiest and
the remembrance is such that it is the most excellent; how I wish the
remembrance of the holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) shall be with me
for a long time! How I wish his (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) Meelaad shall be
with me for a long time!”.. (Meeladul Uroos, Page 28)

Shah Waliyullah Dehlvi

8. In this regard, Hazrat shah Waliullah [rah]
says:"Following the ancient practice,
I recited the Holy Qur'aan and distributed the things (food etc.) Of the Niyaaz
(Faatihah) of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) and made a public
display of his blessed heir (Moo'e Muboarak). While reciting (the Holy
Qur'aan), Mala'i A'la (Angels nearest to ALLAH) came to attend the
Mahfil-e-Meelaad and the blessed soul of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa
Sallam) showed much kindness to me (Shah Waliyul Laah) and my friends. I, thus,
saw that Mala'i A 'la (Angels nearest to ALLAH) and, with them, the whole group
of Musalmaans, were ascending to high heaven (on account of the blessings of
the Prophet) and this blessed condition was reflected (in the
Mahfil-e-Meelaad)." (Al Qaul al-Jalee, Page 74)

"We would rather say that the night when
the holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) was born is definitely superior
to Lailat-ul-Qadr. This is so because the night of the birth is the night when
he was manifested and Lailat -ul Qadr was bestowed on him (Sallallahu Alaihi wa
Sallam), and a thing which became blessed on account of him upon whom it was
bestowed is more blessed than that which became blessed because of it being
conferred upon him (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) and because Lailat-ul-Qadr is
blessed because on this night Angels descend, and the night of the birth of the
holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) is blessed because of himself
(Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam), and because Lailat-ul-Qadr is a blessing only
for the Ummah of Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) and the night of his
blessed birth is a blessing for all beings. Thus the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi
wa Sallam) is he who ALLAH Ta'Aala sent down as a mercy to all the worlds and
it is through him that ALLAH completed His blessings on all His creations in
all heavens and in all earth."... (Ma Sabata Min as-Sunnah, Page 82,
Published by Qaiyyumi Press, Kanpur, August 1923)

10. Those calling themselves
followers of Shah Waliyyullah's family should also note the following statement
of Hazrat Shah Waliyyullah Muhaddis Dehlvi. In his book, "Ad Durrus Sameen",
he says:

"My dear father, Hazrat Shah Abdur Raheem
Dehlvi (may ALLAH have mercy on him) informed me that he used to get food
cooked on Meelaad days as a mark of rejoicing for him (Sallallahu Alaihi wa
Sallam). One year it so happened that he could not afford anything except
roasted grams, so he distributed those among the people, with the result that
he had a vision of the holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) in his dream
and saw that those roasted grams were lying before him (Sallal Laahu Alaihi
Wasallam) and he (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) looked pleased". (Ad Durrus Sameen, Page 3)

"The practice of this faqeer has been
that I participate in Meelaad Shareef functions. In view of the fact that doing
so brings blessings, I myself hold Meelaad every year, and find great solace
and joy in Qiyaam (reciting salutations in a standing position)"....

12. In the fourth chapter of his book "Ad
Durrul Munazzam", Maulana Shaikh Abdul Haq Muhaddis Allahabaadi has
recordedin
detail incidents which manifested themselves at the time when the holy Prophet
(Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) was born. These include:

"A cluster of stars concentrated over the
roof of his house at the time of the birth of the holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu
'Alaihi Wa Sallam); Angels hoisted flags on holy Baitul Laah and in the east
and in the west; the whole atmosphere was filled with the voices of Angels and
houries reciting salutations to him in the standing position and congratulating
each other and rejoicing with abandon; animals also congratulated each other at
the birth of the holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam), the Ka'batul Laah
bowed in a manner of saluting, and the falsehood vanished and the light of
truth spread light in all directions."

14. Ibn Kathir have stated: “Iblis cried loudly four times, first when
Allah declared him as cursed, second when he was thrown out, Third When Prophet
(Salallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) was born and fourth when Surah Fatiha was
revealed.”

Ref: 1.
Al Bidaayah Wan Nihaayah, Vol 2, Page 166

2. Shawaahidun Nubuwwah by Maulana Jaami Page
51.

Shikeh Muhammad Bin Alawi al-Maliki

15. Shikeh Muhammad Bin Alawi al-Maliki said: “Holy Prophet Peace Be With Him due
to importance of his Birthday use to avow it a great incident and use to pray
to ALLAH Almighty as it was a great blessing for him also Sarkar have supremacy
on everything in this universe because everything in this universe through HIS
foundation got providential.” (Houlul
Ihtifaal Bil Mawidin Nabawi As-Shareef, Pg 8-9)

Hazrat Shah Ahmed Saeed Mujaddidi

16. Hazrat Shah Ahmed Saeed Mujaddidi said:“As Sarkar used to Salutations upon himself we too must
celebrate Meeladun Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasllam, Cook food and do other
adulations and praise to Almighty ALLAH by other ways of delight.” (Asbaatul
Mawlid Wal Qayam, Pg 24)

Shiekh Abdul Haq Muhaddith Dehlvi

17. Hazrat Shiekh Abdul Haq Muhaddith Dehlvi used
to pray:“O
Lord! I do not have such deeds that I can present in your mighty court.
Wrongdoer influences all of my deeds. But there is an act of this Humbler just
because of your mercy to present you and that is my salutations on your Beloved
Prophet Peace Be Upon Him that I use to offer with honesty and integrity in
standing position in the blessed gatherings of Mawlid Shareef.” (Akhbarul
Akhyaar, Pg 644)

19. A scholar stated that he was blessed with
the vision of Holy Prophet Peace Be Upon Him. He asked, “Ya Rasool Allah
Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam, Are you pleased about Muslims; who celebrate your
birthday?” He replied “Those who love me; I love them too” (Tazkiratul Wa’izeen, pg 200, Published from
Maktaba Habibia Quetta)

"He was a generous, mighty master, and
glorious ruler, whose works were very good. He built Jamiya al Muzaffari near
Qasiyun … During Rabi ul Awwal he used to celebrate Mawlid Shareef with great
celebration, Moreover, he was benevolent, brave, wise, a scholar, and just
person. Sheikh Abul Khattab wrote a book on Mawlid an-Nabwi for him and named
it At-Tanwir fi Mawlid al Bashir al Nazeer, for which he gave him 1000 dinars.
His rule stayed till the Rule of Salahiya and he captured Aka and he remained a
man worthy of respect."

21. Imam Shahab-ud-din Abul Abbas al-Qastalani
(Rahimuhullah) said: When it is said that Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam)
was born at night time then the question arises which of the two nights is
greater i.e. Night of Decree or Night of Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa
Sallam)'s birth? The Night of Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam birth is
superior due to 3 reasons

First: He (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) arrived (in this world) on the
Night of Mawlid whereas Night of decree was granted to him (afterwards),
therefore the arrival of Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam is greater than
what has been granted to him, hence night of Mawlid is higher in virtue.

Second: If Night of decree is vitreous night because Angels descend in
it, then Night of Mawlid has the virtue of Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa
Sallam) being sent to world. The Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam is
superior to Angels, therefore night of Mawlid becomes superior.

Third: Due to night of decree, the Ummah of Muhammad (Sallallaho Alaihi
wa Sallam) was given imminence, whereas due to Night of Mawlid all creations
were given Fazilah, as Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) is sent as Mercy
to worlds/creations (Quran 21:107), hence the blessing was made general for all
creations.

22. Imam Jalal ud din Suyuti (Rahimuhullah)
writes: The reality of Mawlid is that people gather to recite Quran to the
extent that is easy, also to discuss narrations which are regarding Prophet
(Salallaho Alaihi wa Sallam), the signs which took place on his birth. Then
dinning is arranged for them and they return without adding anything more to
this "Bidat al Hasanah". The one who arranges it gets Thawab due to
honoring Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) and showing gratitude on his
birth [Al Hawi lil Fatawi, Volume 1,
Page No. 292, Published by Maktaba al Asriya, Beirut, Lebanon]

Imam Jalal ud din Suyuti (Rahimuhullah)
answers why celebrating on birth supercedes the sorrow of Prophet (Sallallaho
Alaihi wa Sallam) passing away on same date. The birth of Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa
Sallam) is a great blessing for us and his death is very saddening for us too,
however Shariah has ordered us to rejoice and thank Allah on blessings, whereas
on calamity it has taught us to have patience while hiding it, this is why
Shariah has told us to do Aqiqa on birth which is a form of being happy and
thankful to Allah for giving us birth, but on death there is no concept of
sacrificing an animal and even lamenting is forbidden. Hence in light of
rulings prescribed by shariah one should rejoice in Rabi ul Awwal on birth of
our beloved Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) ..[Al Hawi lil Fatawi, Volume
1, Page No. 298, Published by Maktaba al Asriya, Beirut, Lebanon]

Imam Shams-ud-din Dimishqi

24. Imam Shams-ud-din Dimishqi (Rahimuhullah)
writes: It is proven that Abu Lahab's punishment of fire is reduced on every
Monday because he rejoiced on brith of Prophet (Salallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) and
freed the slave-woman Thawba Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anha When Abu Lahab, whose
eternal abode is hell fire and regarding whom whole surah of Tabad Yada (i.e.
Surah Lahab) was revealed, he gets Takhfif in his Adhaab every Monday then
Imagine the situation of a (momin) who has spent his life in rejoicing over
birth of Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) and died as a Mawhid

Ref: 1.
Mawrid as Sadi Fi Mawlid al Hadi by Imam al-Dimishqi

2. Imam Suyuti in Hassan al Maqsad fi Amal al
Mawlid, Page No. 66

Shah Abdul Aziz Muhadith Dhelvi

25. Shah Abdul Aziz Muhadith Dhelvi
(Rahimuhullah) said: The Barakah of Rabi ul Awwal is due to birth of Prophet
(Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) in this month, the more this Ummah sends Darud
and Salaam and arrange for (sadaqa for the poor), more will they be blessed [Fatawa al Azizi, Vol 1, Page 123]

Hadrat Ismail Hiqqi

26. The great Mufasir and Sufi, Hadrat Ismail
Hiqqi (Rahimuhullah) said: To celebrate Mawlid is amongst the great tributes to
Prophet (Salallaho Alaihi wa Sallam), but the condition is that it should be
clear of evil things. Imam Suyuti has said: It is Mustahab for us to be happy
on birth of Prophet (Salallaho Alaihi wa Sallam) [Tafsir Ruh ul Bayan, Volume 9, Page No. 52]

No. 1:Shaikh ul-Islam of Salafis
Ibn Taymiyya's Opinion on the Celebration of the Mawlid: This is Imam Ibn Taymiyya's opinion
about Mawlid from: "the Collected Fatwas," ("Majma' Fatawi Ibn
Taymiyya,") Vol. 23, p. 163: "fa-t'adheem al-Mawlid wat-tikhaadhuhu
mawsiman qad yaf'alahu ba'ad an-naasi wa yakunu lahu feehi ajra `adheem lihusni
qasdihi t'adheemihi li-Rasulillahi, salla-Allahu `alayhi wa sallam" .
Translation : "To celebrate and to honor the birth of the Prophet (s) and
to take it as an honored season, as some of the people are doing, is good and
in it there is a great reward, because of their good intentions in honoring the
Prophet (s)."

No.2 :Nawaab Siddeeq Hasan Bhopali is the Imam
of the Salafis and their Shaikh-ul-Islam. His writing is now presented so that
his followers can contemplate on their beliefs. He writes in ‘Ash-Shamamatul Anbariya’:

“He who does not feel joy at the Meelad of the
Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam) and does not show happiness at this gaining of
mercy, then he is not a Muslim”. He continues to write:

“What evil is there in the practice that if
you cannot mention the Meelad every day, you do it once a month? On any
particular day, sit down and do zikr or mention the Seerah or the birth of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi
Wasallam). Also, do not leave the days of Rabi-ul- Awwal without this remembrance”.

Dear reader! The leader of the Wahabis,
Siddeeq Hasan Bhopali has laid a fatwa of kufr on that person who does not show
happiness at the Meelad. Now, the Wahabi and Deobandi people can think for themselves about their
belief in respect to Nawaab Siddeeq Hasan’s evidence. ‘Ash-Shamamatul Anbariya’ is a book
which has been certified by Molvi Ashraf Ali Thanwi Deobandi.

No 3 :"Actually, celebrating the Prophet's birthday means
celebrating the birth of Islam..."

-- Shaykh Yusuf Al-Qardawi

Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, likely the most
renowned Salafi scholar of the 20th century, in replying to the question on
whether Mawlid should be celebrated replied:

We all know that the Companions of the Prophet, peace and blessings be
upon him, did not celebrate the Prophet's birthday, Hijrah or the Battle of
Badr, because they witnessed such events during the lifetime of the Prophet who
always remained in their hearts and minds.Sa`d Ibn Abi Waqqaas said that they
were keen on telling their children the stories of the Prophet's battles just
as they were keen on teaching them the Qur'an. Therefore, they used to remind
their children of what happened during the Prophet's lifetime so they did not
need to hold such celebrations. However, the following generations began to
forget such a glorious history and its significance. So such celebrations were
held as a means of reviving great events and the values that we can learn from
them.

Unfortunately, such
celebrations include some innovations when they should actually be made to
remind people of the Prophet's life and his call. Actually, celebrating the
Prophet's birthday means celebrating the birth of Islam. Such an occasion is
meant to remind people of how the Prophet lived. Allah Almighty says: "Verily in the
Messenger of Allah ye have a good example for him who looketh unto Allah and
the last Day, and remembereth Allah much." (Al-Ahzab: 21) By celebrating the Prophet's Hijrah, we should
teach them values such as sacrifice, the sacrifice of the Companions, the
sacrifice of `Ali who slept in the Prophet's place on the night of the Hijrah,
the sacrifice of Asmaa' as she ascended the Mountain of Thawr. We should teach
them to plan the way the Prophet planned for his Hijrah, and how to trust in
Allah as the Prophet did when Abu Bakr told him: "We could be seen so
easily, the Prophet replied saying: "O Abu Bakr! What do you think of two
when Allah is their third?" "Have no fear, for Allah is with
us." (At-Tawbah: 40)

We need all these lessons and such celebrations are a revival of these
lessons and values. I think that these celebrations, if done in the proper way,
will serve a great purpose, getting Muslims closer to the teachings of Islam
and to the Prophet's Sunnah and life.

As for celebrating `Ashooraa', the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon
him, celebrated this day by fasting only. He asked the Jews why they fasted on
that day and they told him that it was the day that Allah saved Moses and the
people of Israel. The Prophet replied saying: "We have more of a right to
Moses than you." So he fasted on that day and ordered the people to fast
on that day. He also said near the end of his life: "By Allah, if I lived
longer I would fast on the 9th of Muharram." That is, that he would fast
on the 9th and the 10th in order to be different from the Jews who fast on the
10th only. However, some of the Sunnis celebrate `Ashura as if it were a feast.
The Shi`ah consider it a day of sadness and mourning, but all such things are
innovations and are completely un-Islamic.

As for the second part of the question [what is exact birth date of the
Prophet (s)], the exact date of the Prophet's birth is disputed , but it is
most likely to be on Monday, 9th Rabee`Al-Awwal (20th or 22nd of April, 571
AC), the same year in which the invasion of the Elephants took place against
the Ka`bah. And he, peace and blessings be upon him, passed away on Monday 12,
Rabee` Al-Awwal in the eleventh year of Hijrah (8 June 632 AC.)

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad ( Sunni):Dear Salafis ! Still
if you remain obstinate, then defend yourself from being called Bidati:

Salafi Bidah No. 01:Like ahle Sunnah, Salafis too use
“Radhi Allaho Anho” after the names of Sahabae Keram. If it is haram to start
anything which was not during the period of The Holy Prophet & His Sahaba,
then how can using “Radhi Allahu Anho” be permissible? . Was it reported that
Abu Bakr use it? Was it reported that ‘Umar, who ruled for twelve years, or
‘Uthmaan, did this? Was it reported that ‘Ali, his relative and foster son, did
this? Was it reported that any of the Sahaabah did this? No, by Allaah!!! No,
NO, No.! Are you not bidati????????????????????​????????

Salafi Bidah No. 02:You call yourself “Salafi”. If it is
haram to start anything which was not during the period of The Holy Prophet
& His Sahaba, then how can using “Salafi” be permissible? . Was it reported
that Abu Bakr use it? Was it reported that ‘Umar, who ruled for twelve years,
or ‘Uthmaan, did this? Was it reported that ‘Ali, his relative and foster son,
did this? Was it reported that any of the Sahaabah did this? No, by Allaah!!!
No, NO, No.! Are you not bidati ??????????????????????????​??

Salafi Bidah No. 03:Zakir Naik cakks himself “ Ahle Sahih
Hadith”. If it is haram to start anything which was not during the period of The
Holy Prophet & His Sahaba, then how can using “Salafi” be permissible? .
Was it reported that Abu Bakr use it? Was it reported that ‘Umar, who ruled for
twelve years, or ‘Uthmaan, did this? Was it reported that ‘Ali, his relative
and foster son, did this? Was it reported that any of the Sahaabah did this?
No, by Allaah!!! No, NO, No. Is zakir Naik not bidati
??????????????????????????​??

Salafi Bidah No. 04:Zakir Naik organises “ Peace
Conference” every year.If it is haram to start anything which was not during
the period of The Holy Prophet & His Sahaba, then how can organising “Peace
Conference” be permissible? . Was it reported that Abu Bakr organise it? Was it
reported that ‘Umar, who ruled for twelve years, or ‘Uthmaan, did this? Was it
reported that ‘Ali, his relative and foster son, did this? Was it reported that
any of the Sahaabah did this? No, by Allaah!!! No, NO, No.! Is zakir Naik not
bidati ??????????????????????????​??

Salafi Bidah No. 05:. Salafis divide tawhid into two/​
three categories : 1.Tauhid Rubabiyya 2. Tauhid Uluhiyya 3. Tauhid Al Asma Was
Siffat.. If it is haram to start anything which was not during the period of
The Holy Prophet & His Sahaba, then how can dividing tawhid be permissible?
. Was it reported that Abu Bakr did it? Was it reported that ‘Umar, who ruled
for twelve years, or ‘Uthmaan, did this? Was it reported that ‘Ali, his
relative and foster son, did this? Was it reported that any of the Sahaabah did
this? No, by Allaah!!! No, NO, No.! Are salafis and their Imam Ibn taimiya not
bidatis ????????????????????????????

Salafi Bidah No. 06: Indian salafis organize “ Ahle Hadith Conference “ every
year’. If it is haram to start anything which was not during the period of The
Holy Prophet & His Sahaba, then how can organizing “ Ahle Hadith
Conference” be permissible? . Was it reported that Abu Bakr did it? Was it
reported that ‘Umar, who ruled for twelve years, or ‘Uthmaan, did this? Was it
reported that ‘Ali, his relative and foster son, did this? Was it reported that
any of the Sahaabah did this? No, by Allaah!!! No, NO, No.! Are salafis not
bidatis ??????????????????????????​??

Salafi Bidah No. 07:.THE FORMING OF A CONGREGATION TO
PERFORM TAHAJJUD SALAAH BEHIND AN IMAAM. If it is haram to start anything which
was not during the period of The Holy Prophet & His Sahaba, then how can it
be permissible? . Was it reported that Abu Bakr did it? Was it reported that
‘Umar, who ruled for twelve years, or ‘Uthmaan, did this? Was it reported that
‘Ali, his relative and foster son, did this? Was it reported that any of the
Sahaabah did this? No, by Allaah!!! No, NO, No.! Are salafis not bidatis
??????????????????????????​??

Salafi Bidah No. 08:THE RECITATION OF DU'A AFTER THE
QURAN HAS BEEN COMPLETED AT THE END OF RAMADAAN IN TARAWEEH PRAYER. If it is
haram to start anything which was not during the period of The Holy Prophet
& His Sahaba, then how can it be permissible? . Was it reported that Abu
Bakr did it? Was it reported that ‘Umar, who ruled for twelve years, or ‘Uthmaan,
did this? Was it reported that ‘Ali, his relative and foster son, did this? Was
it reported that any of the Sahaabah did this? No, by Allaah!!! No, NO, No.!
Are salafis not bidatis ??????????????????????????​??

Salafi Bidah No. 09 :THE GATHERING OF PEOPLE ON THE 27TH
OF RAMADAAN AT TAHAJJUD WHERE THE IMAAM DELIVERS A SERMON. If it is haram to
start anything which was not during the period of The Holy Prophet & His
Sahaba, then how can it be permissible? . Was it reported that Abu Bakr did it?
Was it reported that ‘Umar, who ruled for twelve years, or ‘Uthmaan, did this?
Was it reported that ‘Ali, his relative and foster son, did this? Was it
reported that any of the Sahaabah did this? No, by Allaah!!! No, NO, No.! Are
salafis not bidatis ??????????????????????????​??

Salafi Bidah No. 10:THE CALL OF THE MUEZZIN BY SAYING
"SALAATUL QIYAAM ATHABAKUMULLAH." If it is haram to start anything
which was not during the period of The Holy Prophet & His Sahaba, then how
can it be permissible? . Was it reported that Abu Bakr did it? Was it reported
that ‘Umar, who ruled for twelve years, or ‘Uthmaan, did this? Was it reported
that ‘Ali, his relative and foster son, did this? Was it reported that any of
the Sahaabah did this? No, by Allaah!!! No, NO, No.! Are salafis and not
bidatis ??????????????????????????​??

Salafi Bidah No. 11:Saudi Arabia does celebrate
Youm-ul-Watani (National Day of Saudi Arabia). Television stations telecast
special programs and newspapers print special editions and private companies
give their employees a day off. I have never seen any Saudi scholar’s fatwa
against the celebration of Saudi National Day. But they are very quick in
giving Fatwa against Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi. Did Prophet (Peace be upon him) OR
his companions (May Allah be pleased with them) ever celebrated the
establishment of the Islamic state of Madinah? Saudi scholars, who oppose the
celebration of Prophet’s birthday, gave Fatwa for justifying US troops in Saudi
Arabia but they can not issue a Fatwa against the Bid’a that is committed by
their own government and by them. That is a real distortion of Islam. "

Remark :This
debate is complete now. Having failed to respond in this juncture, extremists
banned Maulana Abul Kalam Azad from the forum. Abdul Karimulla Shariff, Director of
Correct Islamic Islamic Faith International Association, reports that , later
one of their Admins admitted the permissibility of Eide Miladunnabi and said,
"The celebration of the
birthday of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is an issue
of controversy amongst the scholars. Thus, there were some who considered it a
disliked innovation, a few even saying it reached the level of prohibition, and
there were others who considered it a praiseworthy innovation......we can chose
to follow one scholar's opinion and then we should not interfere with people
who chose to follow any other scholar.'Dear Readers! This bitter and reluctant admission is
another hypocricy and lie on the part of Kharizis. There is no controversy at
all on this issue. Only an artificial controversy have been built by the
extremists in order to mislead the simple-minded youths. Even the Salafi
Grand-Shaykhs like Imam Ibn taimiya, Nawab siddique Hasan Khan Bhupali, Shaykh Yusuf Al-Qardawi etc have admitted the permissibility
of eid Miladunnabi as we have provided ample evidences throughout the debate..
Even Zakir Naik’s Guru Shaikh Ahmed Deedat has admitted its permissibility. If Eid Miladunnabi is deemed as Shirk or Bidah, Salafis themselves will prove to be the greatest bidati and Mushrik ever!